Staff Engineer II - Water Resources (Roadway Drainage)

Job Description

Job Description

Join our team! Our mission is BUILDING COMMUNITIES. IMPROVING LIVES. With a history spanning over 110 years, HR Green has consistently delivered on this mission, establishing alike. Each day, we work to find solutions that inspire our employees and fit our clients' needs to build trust to exceed their expectations. Our people are the heart of our success. We've earned national recognition, including being named a Great Place to Work and consistently ranking on Engineering News Record's Top 500 Design Firms in the United States and we're still growing!

Build what your community depends on.

At HR Green, we help communities grow and thrive through thoughtful infrastructure solutions. As a Staff Engineer on our Water Resources team , you'll play a key role in delivering roadway drainage and transportation-related stormwater projects while gaining experience across a diverse portfolio of water resources work, including flood mitigation, watershed planning, water quality, and environmental permitting.

In this role, you'll work alongside experienced engineers on local and national transportation and municipal projects, collaborating across our Water Resources, Transportation, and Wastewater teams. Because we're a close-knit team, you'll receive direct mentorship, meaningful project responsibilities, and exposure to the full project lifecycle—from planning and hydraulic modeling through design and construction.

What You'll Do

• Support the planning, analysis, and design of roadway drainage systems for transportation projects, including storm sewers, culverts, detention facilities, and related drainage infrastructure
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses and modeling to evaluate drainage systems and develop resilient infrastructure solutions
• Prepare drainage reports, calculations, and design documentation for roadway and municipal infrastructure projects
• Contribute to stormwater management, flood mitigation, urban flooding, and water quality improvement projects
• Support environmental permitting efforts and regulatory compliance activities
• Assist with flood studies, stream modeling, watershed planning, and stormwater retrofit projects
• Support grant-funded projects and planning initiatives that help communities implement resilient infrastructure solutions
• Collaborate closely with Water Resources, Transportation, and Wastewater teams to develop integrated solutions
• Conduct field investigations and support construction-phase activities
• Communicate effectively with project teams, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire
• 2–4 years of civil engineering experience, preferably with roadway drainage, stormwater, or water resources projects
• Familiarity with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as XPSWMM, HydroCAD, HEC-RAS, or similar tools
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro, Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer Drainage , or related engineering software is preferred
• Interest in roadway drainage design, stormwater management, flood mitigation, and transportation infrastructure
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
• Eagerness to learn, grow technically, and take on increasing project responsibilities

Why This Role Stands Out

• Build expertise in roadway drainage design while working on a diverse mix of transportation and water resources projects
• Gain exposure to the full project lifecycle—from planning and hydraulic modeling through design and construction
• Collaborate across Water Resources, Transportation, and Wastewater disciplines
• Receive direct mentorship from experienced engineers in a supportive, team-oriented environment
• Contribute to impactful projects involving roadway drainage, watershed planning, urban flood mitigation, stream hydraulics, and water quality improvements
• Help deliver resilient infrastructure solutions that protect communities and natural resources, including projects that improve water quality throughout the Mississippi River watershed
• Build technical expertise while developing a clear path for career growth and advancement
• Work with long-standing clients and communities to deliver meaningful infrastructure solutions

Compensation Range

$79,200.00 - 98,500.00

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in accordance with the Minnesota Omnibus Labor and Industry Policy Bill Article 7 Section 2 amendment to the Equal Pay Act of 2003. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, skills, prior work experience, competencies, and geographic work location. The total annual compensation package may consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate, after a qualifying period, in our performance and discretionary incentive bonus program(s).

Benefits

Not only does HR Green provide you with a place to grow, thrive, and enjoy your work, but we are also dedicated to delivering a comprehensive and multi-faceted benefits package. Visit our website for detailed total rewards information.

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HR Green is proud to be an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.